Maintenance Manager

Synergi Recruitment

  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
  • Apply easily
Our client is a global exporter supplying food ingredients to customers in the UK and around the world.Job Role & Key Responsibilities:As a Maintenance Manager at a leading manufacturing company, you'll oversee a team of 16 engineers in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic planning with operational execution, driving performance, reliability, and continuous improvement across the site.
  • Leading and developing a multi-skilled engineering team.
  • Managing the engineering budget and CAPEX projects.
  • Overseeing maintenance, workflow, and resource planning.
  • Supporting continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
  • Driving uptime and production efficiency.
  • Providing hands-on support when needed.
  • Managing key accounts and stakeholder relationships.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  • Strong electrical bias with technical knowledge of PLCs.
  • Proven experience in managing engineering teams in FMCG or heavy manufacturing.
  • Hands-on leadership experience with strong team-building and upskilling capabilities.
  • Experience managing CAPEX projects and engineering budgets.
  • Background in plant machinery maintenance.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
Desirable Skills:
  • Proficiency in PLC systems (Siemens, Mitsubishi).
  • Familiarity with lean methodologies and CI projects.
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
  • Strong decision-making and motivational leadership abilities.
Benefits Include:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Holidays.
  • Life insurance.
  • Company pension plan.
If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!
  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus scheme
  • Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Pension scheme

Synergi Recruitment